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Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize
Agricultural Technology

Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize

The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Talking electronically and acting on it may be the key to survival
Digital Transformation

Talking electronically and acting on it may be the key to survival

Interoperability gaps can leave public-safety and critical-infrastructure networks exposed unless policy, funding and governance keep systems aligned.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Agricultural Technology

Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
How Akaroa Harbour solved its communications crisis
Management

How Akaroa Harbour solved its communications crisis

A solar-powered radio and AIS upgrade now lets Environment Canterbury track ships up to 400km away and manage Akaroa Harbour remotely.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Tait Communications hires new CEO
Power / Energy

Tait Communications hires new CEO

Garry Diack has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of leading New Zealand exporter and critical communications company Tait Communications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Tait secures Brisbane Airport digital mobile radio upgrade ahead of G20
Radio

Tait secures Brisbane Airport digital mobile radio upgrade ahead of G20

Tait Communications wins bid to enhance Brisbane Airport's digital radio systems ahead of the global spotlight at the G20 Summit.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2014
Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia
Cloud Services

Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia

Tait Communications wins contract to upgrade Vietnam Traffic Police radio network with digital trunked system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2014
NZ Tech – Helping win the America's Cup
Information Communication & Technology

NZ Tech – Helping win the America's Cup

Technology companies in New Zealand are having a big impact on the America's Cup with their innovative products, boosting the country's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013
Christchurch company wins Costa Rica contract
Tait Communications

Christchurch company wins Costa Rica contract

Tait Communications to provide over 1,800 portable and mobile digital radios to country's largest electric utility company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012

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Mobility growth drives new Tait Communications partnership
Tait Communications

Mobility growth drives new Tait Communications partnership

Tait Communications and Mobile Mentor have formed a strategic partnership to meet growing demand for mobility solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2014
Tait targets global utilities market after Kiwi success
Tait Communications

Tait targets global utilities market after Kiwi success

After its success with a Canterbury utility's DMR network, Christchurch-based Tait Communications is now setting sights on the global utilities market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Kiwi tech firms unite in global security push
Apple

Kiwi tech firms unite in global security push

High-growth technology companies form the Security Technology Alliance, designed to create a new high-growth and high-value industry category for the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2013
At scale: doing business in the cloud
Data Analytics

At scale: doing business in the cloud

Tait Communications, leading in radio tech since 1969, hails cloud migration for business resilience post-Canterbury quakes.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Dec 2012